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Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 spaghetti squash (about 1 1/2 lbs)
1 med onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 small pepper, chopped (green, orange, or yellow) (about 1/2 cup)
1 large clove garlic, minced or pressed
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 4 cups)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp fennel seed
1/8 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp butter (optional)
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
EASIEST: Pierce rind, microwave whole squash on high till skin feels soft, approx 12-14 mins. Let set 5 minutes.
OR Prick squash with fork, cook in 400º oven until tender, about 40 minutes.

Cook and stir onion, green pepper, and garlic in oil in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt, oregano, basil, fennel and pepper. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Cut squash into halves, remove seeds and fibrous strings. Remove squash strands with two forks. Toss with butter and cheese if using. Spoon tomato mixture over squash.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
My kids loved this growing up. You'd never know it is vegetarian...

 

 

 

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